Master of Science/Post Graduate Diploma Nursing in Leadership and Quality Healthcare

Assessment is a continuous process which aims to measure the achievement of students in relation to the learning outcomes. It is combined with appropriate feedback, to assist students in improving their performance in relation to set criteria for progression towards, or for the award of the degree. Assessment can be practical or theoretical, formative and/or summative, and administered by lecturers, students themselves or their peers. The use of self and peer-assessment is used regularly as a formative strategy to develop students’ skills in gauging and evaluating their own performance and that of their fellow colleagues.

Assessment strategies are focused on the measurement of outcomes and competencies as identified in this programme. At the beginning of each academic year all students are given an Assessment Schedule so that they can plan and organise their work. Each module has clear marking criteria that is available to students and external examiners when they are reviewing the work. All of the assessments are based on the premise of the integration and application of theory to practice, whilst also achieving and demonstrating the various competencies’ appropriate to students completing a Level 9 programme.

• Completed TUS application form;
• Detailed curriculum vitae;
• Certified transcripts of examination results and English language translations of qualifications not issued in English
• Evidence of ability to follow classes in the English language

The fees for Master of Science/Post Graduate Diploma Nursing in Leadership and Quality Healthcare may vary from €8,000 to €14,000 annually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for International Students.

Graduates from this MSc. or the embedded awards - certificate/postgraduate diploma - have the potential for employment in multiple domains of practice. There are multiple areas for career advancement, both nationally and internationally with MSc identified as an essential requirement for career progression and promotion in both administrative and clinical managerial posts. Alternatively, graduates would be ideally positioned to continue in PhD programmes.